May 18
Why this day? Alejandrina is a short form of Alejandra, and shares its name day.
Alejandrina is celebrated in Argentina on May 18.
Alejandrina is the feminine and graceful version of Alejandro, whose Greek origin means "defender of the people." It is a name with history, evoking strong women but with a touch of classic sweetness, very popular in Argentina in the past and now making a strong comeback. It has that vibe of a flirtatious aunt or a stylish grandmother that everyone admires.
Imagine Alejandrina as that friend who always has the last word, but said with such elegance that you don't get angry. She is charismatic, a bit dramatic (in the good sense of theater) and loves being the center of attention at family gatherings. She has a contagious energy that mixes the seriousness of work with the madness of a party.
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What science says. The effect of a first name on character is documented, and several scientific studies have looked into it. They do not show that a name contains a hidden personality, but that it captures attention, triggers social expectations and slightly changes the way others respond to us. Read our article what the psychology of first names is based on to find out more.
In love, Alejandrina doesn't look for boyfriends, she looks for admirers. She loves grand gestures, handwritten letters, and surprise dates that end in a good dinner. She is loyal to the core, but if you betray her, she sends you a text message so polite that it makes you feel like the worst human being in the universe.
It is a feminine version of Alejandro, of Greek origin, and means 'defender of the people'.
The date assigned to this name is May 18, the day celebrated as her official name day.
11,088 births were recorded, reaching its peak popularity in the year 1981.
The most common diminutives are Ale, Dina, and Yandra, derived directly from the full name.
It is pronounced a-le-han-DRI-na, with the stressed syllable on 'dri' and the 'h' silent.
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